Re: Final Judgment - Appeals Process

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How does one file a 'stay on a judgment'? I'm being told this is
the first step of an appelate process. Do you hire an atty to do
this?

On 5/14/04, Michael wrote:
> On 5/14/04, Lorrie wrote:
>> Thanks, Michael. I didn't mention that in this 'draft' order
>> the judge gave my attorney 5 days to dispute any issues. I do
>> not believe she will as she faxed me the copy of the order and
>> didn't communicate one way or another even though the whole
>> order has objections. I have been in the process of filing a
>> grievance against her and will be against the judge as well.
>> It was communicated to me that I should not file a grievance
>> against the judge until he makes a decision because of
>> retalliation. But by the looks of this one sided order you
>> would think I already did. This is very punitive to say the
>> least. Can you or anyone tell me about the 'appeal process'?
>>
>> On 5/14/04, Michael wrote:
>>> On 5/14/04, Lorrie wrote:
>>>> It was six months, one week and one day following a final
>>>> hearing before a judge presiding over my divorce/custody
>>>> case rendered a decision. I was misrepresented during
>>>> this almost two year process. My attorney refused to
>>>> communicate with me or address important issues regarding
>>>> my case. My ex husband was awarded EVERYTHING including
>>>> custody of my children and sole ownership of our
>>>> house/property even though my name was on the property
>>>> deed (Arkansas is a 50/50 state). The judge also ordered
>>>> me to sign a quick claim deed for my interest in the
>>>> property. My rights have been violated. I need to fire
>>>> my attorney and rehire new counsel to appeal this
>>>> decision. I cannot get any legal advice as long as I have
>>>> an attorney. I have been fighting solo for so long and
>>>> need assistance desperately.
>>>
>>> Lorrie - Fire you're attorney and obtain new counsel...NOW!
>>> The longer you wait, the less chances you have of modifying
>>> or vacating the judgement.
>
> Lorrie,
>
> This site has it all -
http://www.ualr.edu/~cmbarger/ArkAppPro.htm
> Tell you all procedures and were to find more info if needed.
>
> As a personal note, my fiance' is going through the exact same
> process now. We've hired an excellent attorney (Michigan).
She's
> already had the original judgement vacated and the new one
> entered. He makes $90k while she earns $35k and he got
> everything. He now owes her 50&37; of the equity in the home,
pays
> 90&37; for the kids medical instead of 10&37;, she gets the kids
as a
> tax deduction, etc. It was expensive but well worth the cost.
>
> Best wishes to you...Michael